The Psychology of Creative Writing - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 052170782X ISBN 13 : 9780521707824

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

The Psychology of Creative Writing takes a scholarly, psychological look at multiple aspects of creative writing, including the creative writer as a person, the text itself, the creative process, the writer's development, the link between creative writing and mental illness, the personality traits of comedy and screen writers, and how to teach creative writing. This book will appeal to psychologists interested in creativity, writers who want to understand more about the magic behind their talents, and educated laypeople who enjoy reading, writing, or both. From scholars to bloggers to artists, The Psychology of Creative Writing has something for everyone.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur :

Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., completed his doctorate in cognitive psychology at Yale University in 2009. He also holds an M.Phil. in experimental psychology from the University of Cambridge, where he was a Gates Cambridge Scholar, and a B.S. from Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied psychology, human–computer interaction, and voice performance. In his research, he combines various perspectives, including cognitive science, philosophy, and evolutionary psychology, to further an understanding of intelligence and creativity. In addition to publishing more than 20 book chapters and articles in professional journals such as Intelligence and Journal of Creative Behavior, he is co-editor of The Cambridge Handbook of Intelligence (with Robert J. Sternberg, forthcoming). Kaufman's work has been covered in media outlets such as The Philadelphia Inquirer and Men's Health. Additionally, he writes a blog for Psychology Today called 'Beautiful Minds.' He is the recipient of the 2008 Frank X. Barron student award from Division 10 of the American Psychological Association for his research on the psychology of aesthetics, creativity, and the arts.

Revue de presse :

'... eclectic survey ... a wide-ranging companion to an under-researched area.' The Psychologist

'This book is well worth a read because it's interested in explaining what writers do rather than explaining it away, which is the tendency in literary theory.' Writing in Education

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 052170782X
• ISBN 13: 9780521707824
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 408